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Rank'n' File Class book for pilot class 42-K at the Rankin Aeronautical Academy, Tulare, California. |
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Observer, The Class book for advanced pilot class 42-G at Brooks Field, San Antonio, Texas. [1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (27-Sep-2021 03:20 AM)KIA: Edwin Frank Dietzel, Jr. UNDERWENT B-29 AIRCRAFT TRANSITION AND COMBAT CREW TRAINING AT PRATT ARMY AIR FIELD, KANSAS. DEPLOYED TO THE CENTRAL PACIFIC THEATRE OF OPERATIONS AND WAS ASSIGNED TO 20TH AIR FORCE, XXI BOMBER COMMAND, 73RD BOMB WING, 497TH BOMBARDMENT GROUP (VH), 869TH BOMBER SQUADRON STATIONED AT ISELY FIELD ON SAIPAN IN THE MARIANA ISLANDS. ON 1 APRIL 1945, HE FLEW IN THE LEFT SEAT AS THE AIRPLANE COMMAND PILOT ABOARD A BOEING B-29 SUPERFORTRESS (SERIAL # 42-93883). |
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Bombs Away! Class book for bombardier class 43-05 at Victorville Army Flying School, Victorville, California. [1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (25-Sep-2021 12:57 AM)Francis Lawrence Zylla: Navigator-Bombardier, Boeing Bell-Atlanta B-29-25-BA Superfortress serial #42-63541 "Ghastly Goose" tail code A-Square-46 assigned to the 871st Bomber Squadron, 497th Bombardment Group (Very Heavy), 73rd Bomb Wing, XXI Bomber Command, 20th Air Force, USAAF, stationed at Isely Field on Saipan in the Mariana Islands; Pacific Theatre of Operations. |
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Bombs Away Class book for bombardier class 43-16 at Victorville Army Air Field, Victorville, California. [2] RJ Wiggins (22-Sep-2021 05:49 PM)Looking for the Victorville Bombardier yearbook with my father in law R.P. McGee (from Butte, MT) in it. I think he graduated in October 1943 so maybe the class of 43-15? Thanks! [1] nancy (18-Mar-2015 11:52 PM)I have a copy of 43-15 (as well as 43-16)from my dad's training as a B-29 Bombardier over Tokyo. He never returned. |
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Propwash Class book for pilot class 42-I at Sequoia Field, Visalia, California. [3] Allen Crosson (15-Aug-2021 06:30 PM)My father grew up in Exeter just east of Visalia. He worked at Sequoia Field just before entering aviation cadet training in March 1942. He was a first pilot in the 381st bomb group flying out of Ridgewell, Essex, England. He and his crew were shot down over Bremen, Germany on 20 December 1943 and spent 16 months in German prison camps. He is on one of the murals in Exeter honoring Exeter???s veterans. [2] Jackie (12-May-2017 07:30 AM)My grandfather is in this yearbook. They called him Texas. Where woud I be able to purchase this yearbook or is it even available for purchase? [1] Dan Frame (06-Sep-2009 06:28 PM)I'm wondering if Mr. Nethaway knew Bert Frame who was also in the CBI flying with the 9th PRS and was killed on January 31st, 1945? Bert was my Uncle (I was born in 1948) and all I ever knew about him was he was killed "in India". Recently I've come across some information about how he died and what squadron he was in. Tks. Dan Frame. |
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Bee Tee Class book for basic pilot class 42-D at Gardner Field, Taft, California. [2] Sam Eugene Pennartz (06-Aug-2021 03:34 PM)KIA: ON WEDNESDAY 13 DEC 1944, Capt. Charles Gill Grise FLEW IN THE LEFT SEAT AS THE AIRPLANE COMMAND PILOT ABOARD A BOEING B-29-45-BW SUPERFORTRESS NICKNAMED "TOKYO LOCAL" SERIAL #42-24687 TAIL CODE: Z-SQUARE-26. [1] Kevin R Wright (14-Mar-2018 06:55 AM)My Dad Private Roy L. Wright Arrived at Gardner direct from Mechanics school Chanute Field, Il. Sept. 13 1941. Was Crew Chief of BT-13 #707 (Lucky Seven).Crew Chief on At-6A, assigned to Base Air Inspectors Office, Flight Chief of engine change crew,Line Chief of 545th BFTS. Made Master Sergeant by July 1943. Finally Transferred out of Gardner Feb. 1945.I have dozens of pictures. |
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Luke Field Class book for advanced pilot class 42-D at Luke Field, Phoenix, Arizona. Includes a picture of Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Richard I. Bong. [1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (06-Aug-2021 09:37 AM)KIA: ON WEDNESDAY 13 DEC 1944, Charles Gill Grise FLEW IN THE LEFT SEAT AS THE AIRPLANE COMMAND PILOT ABOARD A BOEING B-29-45-BW SUPERFORTRESS NICKNAMED "TOKYO LOCAL" SERIAL #42-24687 TAIL CODE: Z-SQUARE-26. |
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Marfa Army Air Field Base pictorial and activities at the two-engine advanced flying school at Marfa Army Air Field, Marfa, Texas.
[1] Andrew Stoy (02-Aug-2021 03:42 PM)This book listed everyone but the kitchen sink and the students!!! |
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Bombs Away Class book for bombardier class 44-5 at the Midland Army Air Field, Midland, Texas. [5] Mark Dillon (27-Jul-2021 01:35 PM)Hello, I have come across a copy of this book. It is an interesting look at the people and times that were so important to this countries history. [4] James Cofield Newton Jr (25-Jun-2020 07:03 PM)This is incredible. My great uncle is in this book. He was a grandfather to me. Retired as a Major from the service. This book is incredible. [3] Brion FitzGerald (26-Mar-2018 09:48 AM)My father graduated in class 44-13 - did every class have a class book and can you suggest how I might go about trying to track one down? [2] Mike Voisin (27-Jul-2011 02:48 PM)Nancy, I don't have Midland 44-53, but someone may contribute a copy of it in the future. [1] Nancy Hoffman (27-Jul-2011 01:51 PM)Dear Jack, |
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Graduation Announcement Graduation announcement for class 43-K at Blackland Army Air Field near Waco, Texas. [1] La Luna Leah (02-Jun-2021 11:40 AM)Hello, do you have a list of people that graduated on December 5, 1943 to go along with this graduation announcement? We are looking for Leo W. Carroll who graduated from pilot training in 1943 and if remembered correctly, he was in class 43-K. Thank you for any additional information! |
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Bee-Tee, The Class book for basic pilot class 43-H at the Waco Army Air Field in Waco, Texas. [2] Jason (31-May-2021 01:15 PM)Great photos. Thank you for posting the entire book! I knew my grandfather was class 43-H and it???s great to see him in here and to look over all the other names and photos. A great group and thank you to all of them for their service and our freedom! [1] Joey Keith (16-Sep-2012 07:38 PM)I was going through a box of things from my fathers house when I came across three of these Bee-Tee yearbooks. I know my dad always told me my grandfather was an instructor at The Waco Army Air Field so it was nice to find these and look at the pictures. It was awesome to find these versions online and also see my grandfather in the copies that I dont have. I have this exact book along with the 43-I and the 44-E versions. |
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Observer, The Class book for advanced pilot class 41-F at Brooks Field, San Antonio, Texas. [1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (20-May-2021 09:05 AM)page 35: |
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Polar Tech, The Base newspaper for the Sioux Falls Army Air Field, Army Air Forces Training Command, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. [1] Marty Dale Whitacre (16-May-2021 05:09 PM)Thanks for sharing. I'm currently transcribing letters from my uncle who was at the Sioux Falls base in 1943. He comments often about the newspaper in his letters. So far I've been unable to locate any of the issues from 1943, but still looking. Thanks again |
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Record, The Class book for bombardier class 43-2 at Midland Army Air Field, Midland, Texas. [1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (09-May-2021 09:23 AM)page 107, Nav student officer, KIA: 2nd Lt. Paul R. Aeh, 20th Air Force, XX Bomber Command, 58th Bomb Wing, 468th Bombardment Group (VH), 792nd Bomber Squadron stationed at Kharagpur Airfield in India, with forward staging through Pengshan Field, China; CBI Theatre of Operations. B-29 serial #42-6231, tail code: Two Red Rudder Stripes, crashed into the side of a sheer cliff and exploded. |
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Plane Wrangler, The Class book for primary flight class 42-K at Stamford Flying School, Stamford, Texas. [1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (25-Apr-2021 01:06 PM)2nd Lt William Wing Canada, 308th FTD, |
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Plane Wrangler, The Class book for primary flight class 42-I at Stamford Flying School, Stamford, Texas. [1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (25-Apr-2021 01:05 PM)2nd Lt William Wing Canada, 308th FTD, rn1942 at Stamford Flying School, Arledge Field, Texas |
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Plane Wrangler, The Class book for primary flight class 42-G at Stamford Flying School, Stamford, Texas. [1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (25-Apr-2021 01:02 PM)2nd Lt William Wing Canada, 308th FTD, |
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Plane Wrangler, The Class book for class 42-F at Stamford Flying School, Stamford, Texas. [1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (25-Apr-2021 01:01 PM)2nd Lt William Wing Canada, 308th FTD, |
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Plane Wrangler, The Class book for class 42-E at Stamford Flying School, Stamford, Texas. [1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (25-Apr-2021 01:00 PM)2nd Lt William Wing Canada, 308th FTD, |
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Plane Wrangler, The Class book for class 42-D at Stamford Flying School, Stamford, Texas. [1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (25-Apr-2021 12:58 PM)2nd Lt William Wing Canada, 308th FTD, |
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[1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (02-Oct-2021 06:01 AM)
Edward Raymond Norris, O-741355, 462nd BG, 20th AF